The Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) is a busy 24-hour multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated surgeon to join our growing team who will thrive in and contribute to our collaborative, team-focused hospital!

Our highly equipped hospital (CT scan, digital radiology, echocardiogram, ultrasound, endoscopy, and laparoscopy) is the largest AAHA hospital in Northern Indiana and the only Level II Certified Critical Care facility in the state. Our referral base covers a large region including northeastern Indiana, northwestern Ohio and southern Michigan. We are a progressive, team-oriented, family friendly practice that emphasizes high quality medicine and compassionate patient care. Our professional staff includes board certified specialists in Surgery (2), Cardiology (1), Internal Medicine (1), and Feline practice (1), and two doctors certified in Canine Rehabilitation. In addition to our specialty services, we have 6 experienced doctors whose practice is limited to emergency & critical care. Moreover, we partner with a local boarded veterinary radiologist for telemedicine consultation. Our very talented staff of RVTs & assistants is committed to excellence and helping their as efficiently as possible. NIVES also prides itself on being a teaching hospital; we host 10-12 students annually from all over the world.

Our surgical team is committed to providing patients with state-of-the-art orthopedic, soft tissue, oncologic, neurologic and thoracic surgery. We also offer minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. With our modern operating rooms, advanced equipment, specialized training and dedicated technical & nursing staff, we are devoted to providing the highest quality, progressive care to all of our patients. Ideal applicants should enjoy working in a fast paced environment; have an interest in managing complex surgical cases and the drive to provide “world famous” patient care.

Fort Wayne provides the best of both worlds with all the amenities of larger cities but with the cost of living in the Midwest. Enjoy suburban living in our unique location which means you are only 1.5-3 hours away from major metropolitan areas like Indianapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati or Detroit. We have a thriving downtown with local farm-to-table restaurants, breweries, musicians, arts community and more. A family friendly city with great schools and great property values that allow you to get more home for your money.

We encourage you to check out our website (www.nives24h.com) to learn more about our hospital and see if you NIVES is the place for you!